Experimental Method

Question 1

Define experimental method

Answer 1

Involves the manipulation of an independent variable to measure the effect on the dependent variable.

Question 2

What are the 4 types of experiment?

Answer 2

Lab, field, natural or quasi

Question 3

Define aim

Answer 3

A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate, the purpose of the study.

Question 4

Define hypothesis

Answer 4

A clear, testable statement that states the relationship between the variables being investigated. Stated at the outset of any study.

Question 5

What is a directional hypothesis?

Answer 5

States the direction of the difference or relationship

Question 6

What is a non directional hypothesis?

Answer 6

Doesn’t state the direction of the difference or relationship

Question 7

Define independent variable

Answer 7

Some aspect of the experiment that is manipulated by the researcher ar changes naturally so the effect on the dv can be measured

Question 8

Define dependent variable

Answer 8

The variable that is measured by the researcher. Any effect on the dv should be caused by the change in IV

Question 9

Define operationalisation

Answer 9

Clearly defining variables in terms of now they can be measured.